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At Mathare Community Education and Development Organization (MCEDO) the students take education very seriously. “I have never been in a classroom where students are so committed to learning,” says Elizabeth Allen, a seventh-grade science teacher at MCEDO. “When I ask a question, nearly every student raises his or her hand, jumping at the chance to participate.” … Continue reading →

A summer camp run by the Hope House, a D.C.-based organization, allows kids to attend camp while visiting their incarcerated fathers every day for a week. In a country with some of the highest incarceration rates worldwide, this camp is aimed at strengthening family bonds, lowering the recidivism rate and putting an end to the … Continue reading →

Even on a morning where I was already running late, I couldn’t help but notice that this particular morning was just beautiful. Sunlight that shone through the treetops and the slight breeze made the shadow art on the sidewalks and pavement dance, even as the cars and trucks whizzed by. I was trying to chew … Continue reading →

We know that to have something to be grateful for its own reward. But the benefits don’t stop there. This beautiful infographic from the John Templeton Foundation shows us just how far-reaching the side effects of gratitude really are. Continue reading →

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About Stefanie

I'm a writer living in Baltimore and I blog to spread positive news to anyone who will listen. The world can be a negative place, so when I find some good news, I run with it!
When I'm not writing, I love to volunteer, dabble in foreign languages and soak up life with my family and friends.